Creating a new account

OMG So I've been trying to create a new account for my business and every time I try and create an account it tells me that my birthday is causing me to be ineligible which is driving me crazy because i was born in 1985 and I am not an infant child. HELP!! I'd like to use Skype for a group meeting this coming Wednesday.

For most applications a "drag and drop" move will work. Just copy the application (hold down the Option key as you drag) and place it in the Applications folder of the start up drive.
Alas, many applications (Office is one) that also have many other folders as part of their install. Some are stored in Application Support folder of the install location and these files must also be moved.
As a general rule all software should be installed in the HD/Applications folder. You can use the "Parental Controls" feature to prevent other users from using the app (if needed). All Apple software should be installed there, too.
Each user of these apps will have their own settings and preferences and they are stored inside their Home folder. Documents they create are also stored on their Home folder.
Having all the Apple software installed in the Applications folder is critical for Software Update. Receipts and packages are also stored on the start up HD.
It may be better, in the long run, to re-install Office (don't forget all of its updates). Once installed and tested you can delete the copy from your user/Applications folder (don't forget to delete the support files, too.
Each user can drag the app icon to their Dock from the HD/Applications folder.

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Kmiller,
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